Lead Physical Therapy Team Leader – Inpatient Rehab Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel; East Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel seeks a Team Leader in Physical Therapy to guide daily therapy operations, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality patient care. You will partner with the Director of Therapy Operations to coordinate scheduling, orientation, training, and multidisciplinary communication, while fostering a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, patient outcomes, and collaboration across hospital departments,

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in physical therapy or leadership, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director of Therapy Operations in the daily operations of the therapy team, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with the physical therapy staff and hospital departments.
• Providing direct care to patients and building rewarding relationships by understanding each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in their recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel seeks a Team Leader in Physical Therapy to guide daily therapy operations, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality patient care. You will partner with the Director of Therapy Operations to coordinate scheduling, orientation, training, and multidisciplinary communication, while fostering a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, patient outcomes, and collaboration across hospital departments,